Copyright Protection
DMCA Policy
Fizzly AI respects intellectual property rights and provides a clear process for addressing copyright concerns under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Effective: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 26, 2025
Important Notice
Filing a false DMCA notice may result in legal liability for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees. Please ensure all information provided is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
DMCA Overview
Our Commitment
- We respect intellectual property rights of others
- We respond promptly to valid DMCA takedown notices
- We provide a fair process for both copyright holders and users
- Repeat infringers face account termination
Policy Scope
- Applies to all user-generated content on Fizzly AI
- Covers AI-generated images, videos, and LoRA models
- Includes marketplace listings and descriptions
- Extends to profile information and promotional content
Filing a DMCA Notice
Required Information
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identification of the infringing material and its location on our platform
- Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
- A statement that you have good faith belief the use is unauthorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
- Your physical or electronic signature
How to Submit
- Email: [email protected] (preferred method)
- Include "DMCA Notice" in the subject line
- Provide all required information in a clear format
- Attach any supporting documentation
Invalid Notices
- Notices missing required information will be rejected
- False claims may result in legal liability
- Automated or bulk submissions must be properly formatted
- We may request additional information for clarification
Filing a Counter-Notice
When to File
- You believe your content was wrongly removed
- You have the right to use the material
- The takedown was a result of mistake or misidentification
- You are willing to accept legal responsibility
Required Information
- Identification of the material removed and its former location
- A statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake
- Your name, address, and telephone number
- Consent to jurisdiction of federal court in your district
- Agreement to accept service of process from the complaining party
- Your physical or electronic signature
Counter-Notice Process
- Submit counter-notice to [email protected]
- We forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
- Content may be restored in 10-14 business days
- Restoration cancelled if complainant files court action
Designated DMCA Agent
Contact Information
- Agent Name: Fizzly AI Legal Department
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: Provided upon request
- Response Time: 1-2 business days
Office Hours
- Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM PST
- Emergency contact available for urgent matters
- Holiday schedule posted on our website
- All times in Pacific Standard Time
Repeat Infringer Policy
Strike System
- First violation: Content removed, warning issued
- Second violation: Temporary account suspension (7 days)
- Third violation: Extended suspension (30 days)
- Fourth violation: Permanent account termination
Appeal Process
- Users may appeal strikes within 30 days
- Successful counter-notices remove strikes
- False DMCA claims don't count as strikes
- Strike history reviewed case-by-case
Good Faith Considerations
Fair Use
- We consider fair use claims when appropriate
- Transformative AI art may qualify for protection
- Educational and commentary uses evaluated
- Commercial use doesn't automatically disqualify fair use
AI-Generated Content
- AI training on copyrighted material is evolving legally
- Style inspiration differs from direct copying
- We evaluate each case individually
- Users responsible for their training data sources
Process Timeline
DMCA Notice Timeline
- Receipt acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Initial review: 1-2 business days
- Content removal (if valid): Within 48 hours
- User notification: Immediately upon action
Counter-Notice Timeline
- Review period: 1-2 business days
- Forwarding to complainant: Within 48 hours
- Waiting period: 10-14 business days
- Content restoration: If no legal action filed
User Responsibilities
Content Creators
- Ensure you have rights to all uploaded content
- Respect intellectual property of others
- Properly license or attribute when required
- Maintain records of content ownership
LoRA Trainers
- Only train on content you have rights to use
- Don't create models designed to infringe copyrights
- Be transparent about training data sources
- Remove models if infringement is discovered
Marketplace Sellers
- Only sell original or properly licensed content
- Don't resell others' copyrighted works
- Respond promptly to infringement claims
- Maintain proof of ownership for disputes
DMCA Contact
To file a DMCA notice or counter-notice, please contact our designated agent. We respond to all valid notices promptly.